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6. Keep the money in a safe place until you have a plan

Once you claim your money, it's vital to keep it safe. Because the sum is too large for it to be covered by FDIC insurance, Galli proposes that the money should be deposited to a brokerage account invested in US Treasuries - at least until more concrete investing decisions are made.